[Cboldt]

-- That would be where United screwed up. At no point have I said United was without fault. Their actions were legal, but stupid. --

I've noticed a great number of posters here conflate "breach of contract" with "illegal." Just saying, I bet your remark is met with objection.

I know what you mean, I think, that UAL can remove Dao from its plane with no penalty other than that associated with breach of contract.

[13foxtrot]

...a great number of posters here conflate "breach of contract" with "illegal."...

...I think, that UAL can remove Dao from its plane with no penalty other than that associated with breach of contract.

When common carrier airlines breach their contract of carriage they are breaking federal law.

That's part of the deal for being a common carrier